Memorial Ceremony
Friday night at 5:00 we are having two Memorial plaques hung on The Russell St Park Courts. One in memory of my father James W. Pearce and the other in memory of our long time tennis friend David T. Cypen. We have a local trumpet player that is going to play the National Anthem afterwards. We invite all to share this experience with us. We thank all participants for their support. Joe and Bruce.
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Meet and Greet
We are having a Meet and Greet Friday evening 4:00 at Russell St Park. Matches start at 5:00. This gives players a chance to meet and warm up for a bit.
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Please double check that you are in the correct doubles and singles draw. Also make sure your doubles partner is correct. All draws close tonight at 9pm Central time. We look forward to meeting new friends and Hosting the Best Tournament Possible. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Bruce or myself.
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Entertainment.
There are a lot of activities in the area for the whole family. Herrinfest Italiana just 15 minutes away and the Southern Illinois Minors Baseball Team is in town. Hotel rooms will book up quick. If you have trouble finding a place to stay, please contact Bruce or myself. Our goal is for all players to have a GREAT Tournament Experience. Thanks to all of our Sponsors for there continued support. We always look forward to meeting new players and friends during our Memorial Tournament in memory of my father. Im sure he is Proud!!
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NEW : Men's Open Singles and Men's 35 and over Singles
This year we will be offering a Men's Open Singles and 35 and over Singles, First Match Losers Consolation. All consolation matches will be played at either John A Logan College or Herrin Park. These locations are approximately 15 minutes away from the home courts. The two Home courts locations are Marion High School 1502 S Carbon St. and Russell St Park. 600 N Russell St. Marion Il 62959. The consolation sites are John A Logan College 700 Logan College Dr. Carterville IL 62918 and Herrin City Park 1010 N 5th St Herrin Il 62948.
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Welcome to the 10th Annual Jim Pearce Memorial Tennis
Tournament. We are offering over $2,500.00 in prize money this year
for Men's Open Singles, Men's Open Doubles and Men's 35 and over
Singles. PRIZE MONEY will be distributed as follows. The Men's Open
Single's Champion will receive $750. In addition, this years
Singles Champion will receive a Luxurious Custom tailored suit by
Tom James a $750 value. Ben Lawler will meet you at your home or
office for a fitting. The runner-up will receive $350.
Semifinalists will receive $150 each . Men's Open Double's
Champions $200 each , runners-up $100 each, and semifinalists $50
each. NEW for 2014 we will be offering prize money to the Men's 35
and over Singles Division. Prize money will be as follows. Men's 35
Singles Champion will receive $200 , runner-up $100 , and
semi-finalists $50 each.
Men's and Women's 3.5 Singles and Doubles, please call in entry to
Bruce 751-1900 or Joe 922-1609. Entry deadline is Wednesday, May
21st at 9:00pm.
Thre is a limit of one singles and one doubles per entrant. However
you may sign up for mixed doubles as a 3rd event since this event
will start late Friday afternoon. As always my mother will be
making Sub sandwiches for all players. Tee shirts will be provided
as well. Elvis will be taking pictures with all Finalists. Come
experience our Southern Illinois Hospitality. My father would be
proud!
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We are having a meet and greet Friday afternoon during first round matches. All draws will close Wed. at 9pm including doubles. Our goal is for all participants to have a great tournament experience. We look forward to meeting new friends and Hosting the best Tournament Possible. Thanks to all our sponsors. Louie's Seasoning, William Ecker State Farm, Dr. Steve Blandford, Orthopedic Institute Of Southern Illinois, Mach MIne, Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home, Mercedes Benz of Marion, Town and Country Apts. Marion Toyota, Laningham Action Services, and all of our volunteers for making this event a success! Hubba Hubba..
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Please double check that you are in the correct Doubles and Singles draw. Also make sure your doubles partner is correct. We look forward to meeting all players and Hosting the Best Tournament Possible. All draws close tonight at 9pm Central time. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Bruce or myself.
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Player Selection TypeNo Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, May 21, 2014 9:00:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
Quick ReferenceIn the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 856701714 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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